Karachi
IEEE R10 • IEEE HTB • MAJU

Theme: AI and IoT for Sustainable Humanitarian Development

May 15–16, 2026 | Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi

Organizing Committee

General Chair
Prof. Dr. Zubair Ahmed Shaikh

Prof. Dr. Zubair Ahmed Shaikh

General Chair

Providing overall leadership and strategic direction for KHI‑HTC 2026 to ensure that the conference advances humanitarian technology, strengthens partnerships, and creates lasting impact for communities in Pakistan and beyond. With extensive experience in academic leadership and research excellence, Prof. Shaikh is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration among international scholars and industry professionals.

General Co‑Chairs
Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhary
Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhary
General Co‑Chair

Supporting overall planning and academic stewardship of the conference, ensuring alignment with IEEE standards and global best practices.

Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro
Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro
General Co‑Chair

Guiding technical themes, collaborations, and international engagement to maximize the conference's reach and scholarly impact.

Prof. Dr. Shahid Shaikh
Prof. Dr. Shahid Shaikh
General Co‑Chair

Ensuring program quality, relevance, and stakeholder alignment throughout the planning and execution phases.

Co‑Chairs
Prof. Dr. Asim Ur Rehman
Prof. Dr. Asim Ur Rehman
Co‑Chair

Committed to facilitating meaningful academic discourse and research excellence.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahab Siddiqi
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahab Siddiqi
Co‑Chair

Dedicated to promoting innovative research and scholarly collaboration.

Prof. Dr. Imran Jami
Prof. Dr. Imran Jami
Co‑Chair

Focused on advancing academic standards and fostering international partnerships.

Prof. Dr. Shaukat Wasi
Prof. Dr. Shaukat Wasi
Co‑Chair

Supporting groundbreaking research and academic innovation across all domains.

Prof. Dr. Hina Fatima
Prof. Dr. Hina Fatima
Co‑Chair

Encouraging interdisciplinary research and collaborative academic endeavors.

Organizing Committee Members (Lahore & Islamabad)
Prof. Dr. Yasim Saleem
Chair IEEE Lahore Section
Prof. Dr. Nosherwan Shoiab
Chair IEEE Islamabad Section
Mr. Kashif Bashir
Chair IEEE COMSOC Lahore Chapter
Secretariat & Finance
Parkash Lohana
Parkash Lohana
Conference Secretary & Publication Chair

Coordinating conference operations, communications, and IEEE Xplore publications to ensure seamless execution and quality deliverables.

Mr. Hanan Daudpota
Mr. Hanan Daudpota
Conference Treasurer

Managing the conference budget, registrations, and financial reporting with transparency and accountability.

International Advisory Committee

Prof. Takako Hashimoto
Director, IEEE Region 10
Dr. Pritpal Singh
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova University, USA
Mr. Deepak Mathur
Past Director, IEEE Region 10
Dr. Nirmal Nair
Director-Elect, IEEE Region 11
Prof. Jong Chang Yi
Professor, School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hongik University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Prof. Toshio Fukada
Professor Emeritus / Visiting Professor, Nagoya University; 2020 IEEE President; IEEE Life Fellow
Prof. Kukjin Chun
Past Director, IEEE Region 10
Supavadee Aramvith, Ph.D.
Professor, Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok
Simay Akar Koehler
Chair, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
Dr. Sameer S. M.
Director-Elect, IEEE Region 10
Dr. Zia Ahmed
Zone Representative IEEE (South Asia Pacific)